In 2003, when my husband and I exchanged rings and vows, Martha Stewart was the gold standard in hospitality. While her focus on the home may have inspired a renaissance…
Category: THEOLOGY
Good Night, My Son: A Father’s Tribute Through Tragic Loss – Conrad Mbewe
Thursday, November 16, 2023 — one year ago today — will be etched in my memory as the night that started the journey of my worst fears: losing a family…
Pastors Are Doing a Worthy Work: 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Part 1 – John Piper
Do you honor your pastors? If they are doing what God calls them to do, they are doing good work, worthy work, work you should be thankful for. Watch Now…
Promises Made, Promises Kept Is a Great Way to Focus Your Family This Christmas
From the moment Adam and Eve sinned, God promised a Savior. What better way to prepare for Christmas together with your family than by reflecting on His promises as you…
When Your Heart Condemns You – Greg Morse
The apostle John gives us a phrase full of angst when he writes, “whenever our heart condemns us . . .” (1 John 3:20). Has your heart ever condemned you;…
Where Confidence Comes From – John Piper
How does Christ give us the confidence to love, even at great cost? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–39 to reveal the source of…
How to Prepare for Sunday Worship
Anticipating a hunting trip with my brothers, I have been doing a lot of preparation lately. We are updating a spreadsheet, buying supplies, counting calories, weighing our packs, and exercising…
Can a Church Require Tithing? – John Piper
Should church leaders require Christians to tithe since God commanded tithing in the Old Testament? Pastor John commends a better approach. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Earthly Wisdom: Its Source, Character, and Fruit
The Bible teaches that the fear of the Lord is the basis for true wisdom (Ps. 111:10; Prov. 1:7; 9:10). Fearing God is the pathway into wisdom, the gate through…
Finding Contentment Through Boasting
It is a sad condition of our fallen hearts that when we see God’s goodness to others, so often instead of rejoicing with them and praising God, we become envious,…